Temple of Medinet Habu
The main part of this temple consists of the mortuary temple of Rameses III. After the decline of the king’s cult it remained the administrative centre of western Thebes.
The Temple of Medinet Habu on the west bank at Thebes.
The broken pillars at Medinet Habu.
The pillars today. Copyright Lenka Peacock.
The main temple of Rameses III.
The same view today. Copyright Lenka Peacock.
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